Genetic testing in minor children presents a complex ethical and social problem. Current
guidelines state that genetic testing of children is recommended only under circumstances …

The genetic testing and genetic screening of children are commonplace. Decisions about
whether to offer genetic testing and screening should be driven by the best interest of the …

Commentary about the ethical issues involved in the genetic testing in children (GTIC) has
centered around beliefs that early testing of children when no medical benefits are …

Childhood genetic testing raises complex ethical and moral dilemmas for both families and
professionals. In the family sphere, the role of communication is a key aspect in the …

This article presents an overview to a special issue on ethical and policy issues in pediatric
genetics. It discusses challenges to current practices and policies with regard to newborn …

The genetic testing and genetic screening of children are commonplace. Decisions about
whether to offer genetic testing and screening should be driven by the best interest of the …

Difficult ethical issues arise for patients and professionals in medical genetics, and often
relate to the patient's family or their social context. Tackling these issues requires sensitivity …

Genetics professionals have been reluctant to test children for adult-onset conditions
because they believe this would create psychosocial harm to children not counterbalanced …

Many social scientists and commentators have expressed concerns about the acceleration
of genetic medicine and testing in the last few decades. While there is a growing body of …

Contributions to this study are drawn both from health professionals engaged in genetic
counselling and from observers and critics with backgrounds in law, philosophy, biology …